more stats
433 ft
Distance
4 ft
Climb
-6 ft
Descent
00:00:25
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
1,978 ft
Altitude min
1,985 ft
Altitude max
1,985 ft
Altitude start
1,985 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-4%
Grade max
4.7%
Grade min
112 ft
Distance climb
187 ft
Distance down
135 ft
Distance flat
00:00:25
Avg time

North Side Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mt. Van Hoevenberg
    Lake Placid, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #25190 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #315754 in Trail Running
    • #391516 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #365 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #5,563 in Trail Running
    • #7,523 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    ORDA

Longer side of the side by side, featuring a small swing through downhill

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 3 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 12 rides
  • Last: Oct 1, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is North Side Loop located?
      North Side Loop is located in Mt. Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid, New York, United States. It is part of the Mt. Van Hoevenberg trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.22959, -73.92649.
      ▼ How hard is North Side Loop?
      North Side Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for North Side Loop?
      North Side Loop has 4 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,978 ft to 1,985 ft.
      ▼ How long is North Side Loop?
      North Side Loop is 433 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on North Side Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on North Side Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access North Side Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to North Side Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride North Side Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 0 minute to ride North Side Loop. The trail is 433 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is North Side Loop?
      North Side Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 50 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 78 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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